Edinburgh Ghost Tour: Mysteries, Legends and Murders | 1 hour 45 minutes

383 Reviews | Edinburgh
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Ghost Tour in English
2 Adults x $20.08
$40.16
Approx Total
$40.16
Ghost Tour in English
2 Adults x $20.09
$40.18
Approx Total
$40.18

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: German, English
  • Tour Guide
  • Coffee and/or Tea

Overview

Learn about the alleys where the 17th century people lived in the city of Edinburgh, but especially how they died during the Black Death, and the doctors who tried to cure them with bird masks. Dicover about corpses, but about the black market of corpses from the 19th century and serial killers, William Burke and William Hare. We will visit Old Calton Cemetery and Canongate Kirkyard. We will also show you some nice views across Edinburgh whilst talking about a particularly dark chapter in the city’s history, the burning of witches and warlocks , and we will see if any of those who do this tour would have ended up on those bonfires. Learn more about Scotland’s mythical site and the Scottish faeries. All this mystery and mysticism that surrounds Edinburgh for decades attracts hundreds of tourists to the city wanting to know what happened in these centuries, are you going to miss it?

Itinerary

  • Old Calton Burial Ground (Pass By)

    We will talk about corpses, but about the black market of corpses from the 19th century and serial killers, William Burke and William Hare. We will visit Old Calton Cemetery and Canongate Kirkyard.

  • Royal Mile

    Learn about the alleys where the 17th century people lived in the city of Edinburgh

    20 minutes

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund
February 06No refund

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Reviews

4.9

383 reviews

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